71969 ZIP Code — Sims, AR

Montgomery County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71969 is located in Sims, Arkansas, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 35.59 square miles and serves a population of 205 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71969

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $117,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,000. 71% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 39%.

Overall, ZIP code 71969 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

205

population

35.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71969 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71969

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71969. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sims	Acceptable
Sims	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71957 Mount Ida (5.8 mi) 71965 Pencil Bluff (6 mi) 71970 Story (7.5 mi) 71961 Oden (10.6 mi) 72827 Bluffton (12.4 mi) 71960 Norman (14.6 mi) 72841 Harvey (15.5 mi) 72838 Gravelly (15.9 mi) 71935 Caddo Gap (16.2 mi) 72950 Parks (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	205
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	35.59 sq mi
Water area	0.44 sq mi
Latitude	34.6621
Longitude	-93.6366
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.8%	60.0%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	26.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.7%	12.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

205

Population

People per sq mi

57.5

Median age

$40,000

Median household income

$31,307

Per capita income

$117,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.5%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

171

Housing units

29.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	17	8.3%
18 and over	188	91.7%
65 and over	85	41.5%
Median age	57.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.9%

Black or African American 5.4%

Group	Count	%
White	182	88.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	5.9%
Black or African American	11	5.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.8%	60.0%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	26.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.7%	12.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	4.0%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 45.0%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	45.0%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$40,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.9%

$50k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 31.4%

$200k–$300k 7.6%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.5%
Renter occupied	12.5%
Vacant	35.5%
Single-family detached	68.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	20.4%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	8.1%
1980–1989	19.9%
1970–1979	7.0%
1960–1969	17.7%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	4.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	58.6%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.3%
2 vehicles	43.3%
3 or more	38.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	60.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.3%
Wood	30.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	55	45.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	24	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	41	34.2%
Households with children under 18	6	5.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	76	63.3%
Average household size	1.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.4%	9.7%
Married	64.7%	56.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	10.7%
Divorced	25.9%	23.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.2%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 2.1%

Associate's degree 23.4%

Bachelor's degree 21.3%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.8%
Bachelor's or higher	29.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	15	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 44.2%

Construction 24.4%

Finance & real estate 8.1%

Public administration 8.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.0%

Retail trade 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.0%
Service	25.6%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	3.5%
Production & transportation	7.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	30.2%
Government	52.3%
Self-employed	17.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.5

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	70.8%
Retirement income	69.2%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	45.6%
High cholesterol	43.4%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.7%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.0%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	24.5%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	50.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	21.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	12.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	39.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.2%
65 and over	62.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.0%
Public insurance	70.7%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	188	91.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	205	100.0%
Born in same state	205	100.0%
Born in different state	140	68.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	26	12.7%
French	16	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	10	4.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	58.5%
Internet access	90.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71969

What city is ZIP code 71969 in?

ZIP code 71969 is primarily assigned to Sims, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71969 in?

ZIP code 71969 falls within Montgomery County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 71969 have a large retiree population?

71% of households in ZIP code 71969 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 71969 have an older population?

42% of residents in ZIP code 71969 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 71969 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 71969 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71969 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 71969 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 71969 in?

ZIP code 71969 observes the CST timezone.